Private Tour Company in Panama Gold coast

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Hi fellow cruisers I am planning on using Gold Coast expeditions to do a Private tour when we visit Panama this Dec. I have seen many people here ask about private operators but there seems not to be too many listed or that people have used. I have been emailing the owner of this company about tours they offer and she has been very helpful and quick to respond to any questions or concerns I have had. After we use them I plan on giving a full review of them here but if any of you in the mean time are interested I have a list of tours they have with prices. If you have any question please email them and I am sure they will answer as quick as possible hope this helps any of you in search of a private tour in panama.

 

 

Thank you for contacting us here at Gold Coast Travels and Expeditions. We hope you have checked out our website at http://travel.to/goldcoast

 

Below I have suggested some tours that can be done in conjunction with the time frame of a cruise ships' visit here in Panama.

 

We offer a variety of fun and adventuresome outings. If you are interested in something that we have not mentioned please let us know and we will see what can be arranged.

 

 

 

Atlantic Side Tour ( Gatun Locks & Fort San Lorenzo)

 

We offer a Tour of the Atlantic Side for $75.00 per person which would include:

 

A tour to the Gatun Locks and a visit to the Historical Castle of San Lorenzo. We will also visit town sites of the Former Canal Zone and Former US Bases. We can venture through Colon making stops at local grocery stores, art and crafts places, and sites of interest. We can suggest several options of restaurants for your choice of lunching.

 

Atlantic Beach & Country Side Tour

 

We offer a scenic beach and country side tour of the Atlantic Coast for $100.00 per person (minimum 2 - maximim 10) which would include:

 

Heading north toward Isla Grande, a piece of paradise. You will see our countryside and scenic beach coast. Isla Grande, a wonderful little island great for snorkeling, swimming, surfing or just kicking back. This will also include a boat ride around the island weather permitting.. The island also has lots of friendly people and small inexpensive restaurants. We will also tour the Spanish fort ruins in Portobello.

 

Kayaking the Chagres River

 

Our kayaking is the ultimate in tranquility! Join us in Kayaking the lower Chagres River below the famous Gatun Spillway and embark on a voyage with Mother Nature. Experience a true Tropical Rainforest at a leisurely pace that will allow us to quietly go with the current and perchance come upon unique jungle birds, monkeys, sloths, and maritime life surrounded by tropical flora and fauna.

 

A setting that Disney spends millions to imitate!

 

Includes: Professional Guide, Escort boat with driver, Full equipped Kayak with life jacket, Transportation, Water, Fresh Fruit, Snack & Sodas and time permitting a visit to the Gatun Locks.

 

Price : $ 75.00 per person (minimum 4 - maximum of 10)

 

Snorkeling Safari

 

We offer a great Safari Snorkel of boating, snorkeling and lunch which is $85.00 per person. This will also include a lovely drive and cruise along the coastal line to Portobello.

 

The boat is a is a 28 foot custom dive boat with twin 115 outboards. The boat is equipped with a full complement of safety equipment which includes life vests, oxygen, first aid kit, VHF marine radio and fire extinguisher. During the snorkeling trip, the sites may change depending on the sea state, we will visit hidden beach right across from the infamous Drakes Island and the second site will be Playa Blanca. Equipment is included for snorkeling.

 

Water, light snacks and lunch will be provided for all clients.

 

Day Sail in Limon Bay

 

Enjoy a relaxing day of sailing aboard a beautiful 35ft private yacht !

 

Music and Sunshine will be your passport to a memorable day of sailing.

 

While relaxing you can observe the International commerce moving through the Atlantic Gateway of the Panama Canal.

 

Your Captain and crew will provide lunch, soft drinks, beer and snacks

 

Sailing you, will be able to see the new ports of Cristobal , Coco Solo and Randolph area.... There is incredible progress going on- It is a lovely way to spend the day in Panama and being our dry season weather, the winds are blowing beautifully

 

1-3 persons $300.00 Total

 

4-10 persons $70.00 per person

 

or if you are into birding we have:

 

Ecological Expedition

 

$ 50.00 per person (4 minimum - 10 maximum)

 

Spend a day at a Rainforest Lodge. Start with a guided 1-4 hour walk on our La Poza and El Colibrí Trails to observe local flora and fauna and to bathe in a beautiful pond in the middle of the forest, enjoy a snack of tropical fruit (selection made by season), return to the lodge for lunch and spend the afternoon using our swimming pool and tennis court.

 

 

 

Information on the Lodge:

 

The Rainforest Lodge is located on the Caribbean slope of the Republic of Panama, in the Panama Canal watershed near the boundaries of Soberanía and Chagres National Parks. The Lodge is at 300 meters (1000 feet) over sea level and the average annual temperatures ranges from 23º to 27ºC (73º to 81ºF). The grounds offer beautiful panoramic views including part of the northern entrance of the Panama Canal, the City of Colón, Galeta Point, Panama Refinery and the immensity of the Caribbean Sea.

 

The lodge, a green paradise for nature enthusiasts, is in the middle of the rain forest surrounded by a private tropical rain forest reserve of 200 hectares with abundant woody vines, orchids, mosses and bromeliads, a great place to observe more than 150 different species of resident and migratory birds.

 

There is also a Ballroom for conferences and meetings, a music and television area, Rancho-Bar & Swimming pool, and Tennis Court.

 

Well I hope this will give you something to start on. If you have any questions please let us know.

 

Hasta luego,

 

Jill & Skip Berger

Gold Coast Travels and Expeditions Panama S.A.

http://travel.to/goldcoast

e-mail: gold-coast@cwpanama.net Phone: 441-4339

Skip Cell: 635-2292

Jill Cell: 651-2197